Enjoy the famed City of Lights with your student group. Explore Montmatre, the Eiffel Tower, and the world’s most famous museum, the Louvre.
March Break Specials - France
Brightspark offers programs for groups of any size! Our new “Spark Together” program pairs smaller groups together at an affordable price. With only a minimum of 8 students per school, a group can participate in this program and receive the same discounts that a larger group would receive. Call or emailus@brightsparktravel.ca for more details.
Choose from our top three destinations to France and Europe!
France
Brightspark’s Paris and Normandy tour combines the best that France has to offer. In Paris, students will experience the Champs-Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Versailles, the Louvre, Notre Dame and a cruise on the Seine. Take in some of the key sites associated with the D-Day invasion of World War II - the Juno Beach Centre and the Normandy beaches. Students will also explore the charming town of Bayeux. While in Normandy, students will stay in the 18th century Chateau du Molay.
Normandy
A cultural hub in Northern France, Normandy is also home to historic villages, beautiful Norman Castles, and the infamous battle sites on the region’s beaches.
Versailles
Enjoy the elegance and rich history of this beautiful region. Located just west of Paris, it is best known for The Chateau de Versailles. Explore the Garden, The Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartment and the King and Queen’s suites.
Chateau du Molay
This beautiful Chateau is located near the village of Molay Littry in Normandy. It is set on 38 acres of land which also includes a full size soccer/rugby pitch. Located just 15km from the D-Day landing beaches, the Chateau du Molay provides the perfect accommodation for any WWII history and language groups.
- Paris and Normandy - 8 Day Sample Itinerary
- Paris, City of Lights! - 7 Day Sample Itinerary
- Grand Tour of France - 9 Day Sample Itinerary
- London and Paris - 7 Day Sample Itinerary
- Paris and London - 9 Day Sample Itinerary
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Paris
Day 2
• Arrive in Paris
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
Day 3
• Guided Tour of Paris - Visits include Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cité, the Notre Dame Cathedral, La Bastille, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Concorde Square, Madeleine, l’Opéra, and the Place des Pyramides
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
Day 4
• Palace de Versailles - This incredible 17th century palace and surrounding gardens were built when Versailles was a modest country village
• Transfer to Normandy
• Overnight at Chateau du Molay, Normandy
Day 5
• Market Trip and Lunch Contest at the Chateau du Molay - Prepare for an experience in authentic French cuisine!
• Bény-sur-Mer Canadian Military Cemetery - This cemetery predominantly holds Canadian soldiers killed during the early stages of the Battle of Normandy in WWII
• Team Building Activities – Choose two out of the following six activities: Archery, Blind Trail, Circus Frenzy, Survival, Initiative Exercises or Parachute Challenge
Day 6
• Saint Malo and Mont St. Michel - Saint Malo is a walled English Channel port city while Mont St. Michel is a rocky tidal island located approximately one kilometre off the country's north coast
• Cider and Crepe Tasting - Dinner at the Chateau is highlighted by a cider and crepe tasting, providing students with delicious and enjoyable authentic French cuisine
Day 7
• Transfer to Bayeux
• Guided Tour of Bayeux - Famously known as the home of the Bayeux Tapestry, one of the oldest surviving complete documents known to man, originally made to commemorate events in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066The wonderful
• Norman-Romanesque Bayeux Cathedral - A holy site that features the seat of the Bishop of Bayeux
• Juno Beach Centre – The centre is the only significant place housing several exhibits that mark the efforts of Canadian soldiers during the war.
• Disco at the Chateau du Molay
Day 8
• Transfer to Paris
• Depart for your return flight home
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Paris
Day 2
• Arrive in Paris
• Guided Tour of Paris - Visits include Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cité, the Notre Dame Cathedral, La Bastille, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Concorde Square, Madeleine, l’Opéra, and the Place des Pyramides
Day 3
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
Day 4
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Orsay - This converted railway station holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
• Hôtel des Invalides - Founded by Louis XlV in 1674 to house wounded veterans
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
• Explore Paris at your own pace
Day 5
• Palace de Versailles - This incredible 17th century palace and surrounding gardens were built when Versailles was a modest country village
• Leisure Time in the Marais Quarter - Place des Vosges is often referred to as the most beautiful square in the world. These beautiful houses today are occupied by antique shops
Day 6
• Multimedia Show “Paris Story” - Travel 2000 years into the past, with famous French author Victor Hugo as your guide across centuries of Parisian history
• Walk Along the Boulevard des Capucines - Take in some magnificent landmarks such as the Garnier Opera House, Place Vendôme and the Place de la Concorde
• Visit to the Sacre Coeur Church - Travel to Montmartre to experience this beautiful Romano Byzantine place of worship
Day 7
• Depart for your return flight home
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Paris
Day 2
• Arrive in Paris
• Guided Tour of Paris - experience highlights such as Pont-Neuf, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower and L’Opera
• Leisure time in Paris
Day 3
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
Day 4
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Orsay - This converted railway station holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915
• Explore Paris at your own pace
Day 5
• Palace de Versailles - This incredible 17th century palace and surrounding gardens were built when Versailles was a modest country village. Also experience the Grand Apartment, The Hall of Mirrors and the King and Queen's suites
Day 6
• Transfer to the Loire Valley
• Tour of the Loire Valley – Visit Chenonceau Chateau and Gallery, considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring in the area
• Charnbord Chateau - Built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francois I, is the largest chateau in the Loire Valley
Day 7
• Transfer to Vienne
• Futuroscope Theme Park - This park is based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope, audio-visual techniques and also includes several 3D cinemas and 4D cinemas
Day 8
• Amboise Chateau - This historical chateau was seized by Charles VII after its owner, Louis d’Amboise, was convicted of plotting against Louis XI and condemned to be executed
• Chateau du Clos-Luce – This chateau was where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life at the invitation of the King of France, Francis I
• Transfer to Paris
Day 9
• Depart for your return flight home
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to London
Day 2
• Arrive in London
• Guided Tour of London – Experience highlights such as Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Parliament, Big Ben, Whitehall, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace
• Enjoy a Trip on the London Eye - Ride the largest Ferris wheel in all of Europe!
Day 3
• Buckingham Palace - Throw yourself into the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen
• Westminster Abbey - This historic church’s consecration predated the Invasion of 1066 AD, and has been the setting for every Coronation since
• Audio Tour of the British Museum - Get lost in this amazing museum which houses a collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures
• St. Paul's Cathedral - Famous for being the focus of public mourning for heroes such as Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Winston Churchill
Day 4
• Tower of London – This historic landmark has served a variety of functions in its time, being utilized as everything from a royal palace to a prison
• Tour of the National Gallery - Artists from Giotto to Picasso are all represented in this skillfully arranged collection
• Transfer to Paris
Day 5
• Guided Tour of Paris - Visits include Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cité, the Notre Dame Cathedral, La Bastille, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Concorde Square, Madeleine, l’Opéra, and the Place des Pyramides
• Sacre Coeur Church - Travel to Montmartre to experience this beautiful Romano Byzantine place of worship
Day 6
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
Day 7
• Depart for your return flight home
Day 1
• Board your overnight flight to Paris
Day 2
• Arrive in Paris
• Guided Tour of Paris - experience highlights such as Pont-Neuf, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, Chaillot Palace, the Eiffel Tower and L’Opera
Day 3
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Louvre - This tour provides the opportunity to see the famous work of Leonardo da Vinci; the Mona Lisa
• Charles de Gaulle Etoile – Visit the Arc de Triomphe and walk along the Champs Elysees
Day 4
• Guided Tour of the Musee de Orsay - This converted railway station holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1915
• Eiffel Tower - The most famous landmark of Paris is a marvel of modern engineering
• Hôtel des Invalides - Founded by Louis XlV in 1674 to house wounded veterans
• Cruise on the River Seine - Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Seine on the famous Bateaux Mouches
Day 5
• Transfer to Versailles
• Palace de Versailles - This incredible 17th century palace and surrounding gardens were built when Versailles was a modest country village
• Leisure Time in the Marais Quarter - Place des Vosges is often referred to as the most beautiful square in the world. These beautiful houses today are occupied by antique shops
Day 6
• Transfer to London
• Guided Tour of London - Experience a half day guided walking tour of London which will include famous landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
• London Eye - Ride the largest Ferris wheel in all of Europe!
Day 7
• Buckingham Palace - Throw yourself into the pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, both the office and London residence of Her Majesty the Queen
• Audio Tour of the British Museum - Get lost in this amazing museum which houses a collection of seven million objects representing the rich history of human cultures
• Tate Modern Gallery - The gallery is a spectacular display of international modern art, dating back from the 1900’s to the present day
Day 8
• Tower of London – This historic landmark has served a variety of functions in its time, being utilized as everything from a royal palace to a prison
• Tour of the National Gallery - Artists from Giotto to Picasso are all represented in this skillfully arranged collection
• Leisure time in London
Day 9
• Depart for your return flight home
